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title: "Tissue Processing Suite"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# Tissue Processing Suite

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57aa5f25-04ad-4a7a-b697-f718fae6feb1

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## Summary

The University of Salford is inviting bids for a tender titled "Tissue Processing Suite" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £106,394.76 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions was on 15th January 2024, and the contract period is from 1st February 2024 to 31st July 2025. The University of Salford is the buying organization, and the procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender for the Tissue Processing Suite offers an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Interested businesses should ensure their equipment aligns with the specifications outlined in the tender, including being from the same manufacturer to allow for a coherent tissue processing workflow. The University of Salford has provided detailed information on their InTend portal for those wishing to express an interest in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The university is looking to procure a tissue processing suite comprising of the following items: * Tissue Processor * Wax Embedder and Cold Plate * Microtomes * Float Out Baths and Slide Dryers All equipment must be from the same manufacturer and be compatible to allow for a coherent tissue processing workflow For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d030002-4c88-4d6e-b7a9-4e64c3c99c5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,394 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,138 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICIA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d030002-4c88-4d6e-b7a9-4e64c3c99c5d
- 8 Dec 2023 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb9f75c-42d9-4ec5-9288-84dae845df4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d030002-4c88-4d6e-b7a9-4e64c3c99c5d
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb9f75c-42d9-4ec5-9288-84dae845df4e
  8th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

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